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PRSL "Three Months Feast, Nine Months Famine," Page 24, 1948
Title:  PRSL "Three Months Feast, Nine Months Famine," Page 24, 1948
Description:  Here is page three of a six-page article by Al Rung about the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines that's entitled "Three Months Feast, Nine Months Famine." It was published originally in the June 1948 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 24. Photo Caption: "P-RS has some engines of its own, but also uses Pennsylvania and Reading locomotives." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2445, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1917 and retired in September of 1953 after 36 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  6/1/1948  Upload Date: 5/1/2022 4:12:46 PM
Location:  Frankford Junction, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 2445(4-6-2)
Views:  354   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #2452, ex-3407
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #2452, ex-3407
Description:  This Altoona built Pacific hit the rails in July, 1912 as number 3407. According to the Altoona records, it was scrapped in January of 1938. Specs - 80" drivers, 205 psi boiler pressure, 27x28" cylinders, engine weight of 304,500 lb, and tractive effort of 44,460 lb. Date is approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1937  Upload Date: 9/26/2013 9:32:00 AM
Location:  Unknown, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 2452(4-6-2)
Views:  584   Comments: 0
PRR 2665, K-4S, 1946
Title:  PRR 2665, K-4S, 1946
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Englewood, Illinois, on 15 March 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2665, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in May of 1918, streamlined in 1947, and retired in 1955 after 37 years' service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #20 of 30. (#4,000)
Photo Date:  3/15/1946  Upload Date: 8/6/2018 11:58:30 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 2665(4-6-2)
Views:  562   Comments: 0
PRR 2665, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 2665, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Portraits 1. Here is a steam locomotive portrait of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2665, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, streamlined in 1940, and retired in 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded. (#2 of 10)
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 4/13/2018 1:41:24 AM
Location:  Englewood, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 2665(4-6-2)
Views:  643   Comments: 0
PRR 2665, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 2665, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a postal card which could be titled "Pennsylvania 2665." No Postmark. No Caption. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #2665, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during May of 1918, streamlined in 1940, and retired in 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 12/16/2018 10:54:37 PM
Location:  Cincinnati, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 2665(4-6-2)
Views:  738   Comments: 2
PRR 4-6-2 #3228
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #3228
Description:  Built by the Juniata shops in Altoona, this K2sa locomotive is blowing its whistle before leaving the unknown station. Date is approximate. Photo by D.W. McAuchlin.
Photo Date:  6/1/1945  Upload Date: 5/25/2014 5:38:23 AM
Location:  Unknown, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 3228(4-6-2)
Views:  435   Comments: 0
"Power To Burn," Page 9, 1976
Title:  "Power To Burn," Page 9, 1976
Description:  Here is page nine of a 96-page monograph entitled "Power To Burn: Smoke, Steam, & Cinders" that was edited by James M. Shafer and published during 1976. Photo Caption: "PRR No. 3363, Class K-2, built in Altoona in 1911, is shown at Broad Street Station, Philadelphia, in 1913, about to depart with the New York Express." #3363 is a K-2 (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during March of 1911, rebuilt as a K-2S in November of 1913, renumbered "4139" in 1918, and renumbered "3786" in 1921.
Photo Date:  8/29/1976  Upload Date: 2/20/2019 5:15:07 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3363(4-6-2)
Views:  452   Comments: 0
PRR 3366, K-2S, 1937
Title:  PRR 3366, K-2S, 1937
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on 30 August 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3366, a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during March of 1911, rebuilt as a K-2S in November of 1913, and retired in July of 1947 after 36 years of faithful service. Henry C. Westenberger Collection; #16 of 30.
Photo Date:  8/30/1937  Upload Date: 8/6/2018 11:55:44 AM
Location:  Sunbury, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3366(4-6-2)
Views:  414   Comments: 0
PRR 3371, K-2SB, c. 1929
Title:  PRR 3371, K-2SB, c. 1929
Description:  Here is a photo by H.W. Pontin via Rail Photo Service. Shown here (L to R) is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3371 and another locomotive whose road number is not recorded. Both are "K" Class (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotives. #3371 is a K-2SB built in Juniata during November of 1911 and retired in February of 1934 after 23 years of service. Note the mix of semaphore and position light signals. The exact date and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #7 of 26.
Photo Date:  9/22/1929  Upload Date: 6/2/2022 5:11:20 AM
Location:  Rahway, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3371(4-6-2)
Views:  246   Comments: 0
"Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania," Page 95, SEP 1941
Title:  "Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania," Page 95, SEP 1941
Description:  Here is page 25 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the September 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 95. Photo Caption: "Number 3378 was recently transfered to the Long Island Rail Road. Here she's shown hauling the 'Hampton Express' at speed, near Mineola." #3378 is a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during July of 1911, rebuilt as a K-2S in February of 1914, and transfered to the LIRR in November of 1938.
Photo Date:  9/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/15/2018 5:44:10 AM
Location:  Mineola, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  LIRR 3378(4-6-2)
Views:  621   Comments: 0
"Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania," Page 62, OCT 1941
Title:  "Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania," Page 62, OCT 1941
Description:  Here is page 28 of a 34-page article (in five installments) entitled "Locomotives Of The Pennsylvania." It was published originally in the October 1941 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 62. Partial Caption: "Pennsy fan excursions are popular. Here's K2s Pacific Number 3378, carrying white flags for an 'off-the-beaten-track' rail-ramble at Logansport, Ind., back on October 4th, 1936." Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #3378 and another locomotive whose number is not recorded. #3378 is a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during July of 1911, rebuilt as a K-2S in February of 1914, and retired in Novemcer of 1938 after 27 years of faithful service. Those were the good ol' days of steam-powered railran excursions!
Photo Date:  10/1/1941  Upload Date: 2/15/2018 6:03:05 AM
Location:  Logansport, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Roster,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3378(4-6-2)
Views:  554   Comments: 0
PRR 3391, K-2S, c. 1936
Title:  PRR 3391, K-2S, c. 1936
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3391, a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as a K-2 during July of 1911, rebuilt in Juniata as a K-2S in October of 1913, and retired in February of 1947 after 36 years of faithful service. The names of the photographer and the shivering Railroader pictured here, as well as the exact date and the location, are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  2/2/1936  Upload Date: 12/28/2024 10:51:25 AM
Location:  Indiana, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3391(4-6-2)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
PRR "Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 18, 1996
Title:  PRR "Interview With Clair Clugh," Page 18, 1996
Description:  Here is page five of a 29-page article by Eric Hirsimaki entitled "Interview With Clair I. Clugh: Manager, Altoona Works (Retired)." It was published originally in the Summer 1996 issue of "The Keystone" magazine, page 18. Partial Caption: "Interior of Erecting Shop No. 3, in the Altoona Machine Shop complex, around 1918." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3403, a K-2SA (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1912 and retired in November of 1938 after 26 years of service.
Photo Date:  6/21/1996  Upload Date: 12/6/2017 2:40:14 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3403(4-6-2)
Views:  582   Comments: 0
PRR 3570, K-2S, 1938
Title:  PRR 3570, K-2S, 1938
Description:  Here is a photo by William V. Russell that was taken in Morris Park, New York, on 2 November 1938. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3570, a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata as K-2 number "6621" in September of 1910, rebuilt as a K-2S in October of 1912, renumbered "3570" in 1913, and retired in July of 1947 after 37 years of faithful service. Note the LIRR Hostler on the tender's deck replenishing its reservoir. "Fill 'er up, Mack!" Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  11/2/1938  Upload Date: 11/18/2022 10:20:32 PM
Location:  Morris Park, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3570(4-6-2)
Views:  336   Comments: 0
"The Glory Of Pennsy Pacifics," Page 23, 1965
Title:  "The Glory Of Pennsy Pacifics," Page 23, 1965
Description:  Here is page three of an eight-page article by Fred Westing entitled "The Great Days Of Steam And The Glory Of Pennsy Pacifics." It was published originally in the March 1965 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 23. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3570, a K-2S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in 1910 and retired in July of 1947. Bottom Photo: Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #3770 and #3684. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3770 was constructed in June of 1920 and retired in November of 1948, while #3684 was built in July of 1918 and retired in May of 1954.
Photo Date:  3/1/1965  Upload Date: 7/17/2016 10:42:37 AM
Location:  Syosset, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3570(4-6-2) PRR 3770(4-6-2) PRR 3684(4-6-2)
Views:  605   Comments: 0
PRR 3655, K-4S, 1937
Title:  PRR 3655, K-4S, 1937
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on 15 December 1937. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3655, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918 and retired in December of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  12/15/1937  Upload Date: 10/3/2022 8:23:34 AM
Location:  Sunbury, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3655(4-6-2)
Views:  336   Comments: 0
PRR 3668, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 3668, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3668, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1918 and retired in November of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #10 of 26.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 6/2/2022 4:53:47 PM
Location:  Alton, OH
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3668(4-6-2)
Views:  240   Comments: 0
PRR 3670, K-4S, 1936
Title:  PRR 3670, K-4S, 1936
Description:  Here is a photo by William E. Grant that was taken at the Passenger Station in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on 11 October 1936. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3670, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1918 and retired in August of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. Caption On Reverse: "Off the Beaten Track" ~ meaning, it's a Sunday railway excursion into Lehigh Valley Railroad territory. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  10/11/1936  Upload Date: 10/3/2022 8:24:56 AM
Location:  Wilkes-Barre, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3670(4-6-2)
Views:  339   Comments: 0
PRR 3670, K-4S, 1946
Title:  PRR 3670, K-4S, 1946
Description:  Huntingdon. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Bill Price that was taken at the Passenger Station in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, on 8 October 1946. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3670, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1918 and retired in August of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. In this context, it's pulling a passenger train that's about to stop at the Station to discharge and pickup passengers.
Photo Date:  10/8/1946  Upload Date: 2/13/2019 1:02:30 AM
Location:  Huntingdon, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3670(4-6-2)
Views:  569   Comments: 1
PRR 3670, K-4S, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 3670, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3670, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1918 and retired in August of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1955  Upload Date: 7/27/2024 11:14:06 PM
Location:  Bay Head Junction, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3670(4-6-2)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
PRR 3672, K-4S, c. 1929
Title:  PRR 3672, K-4S, c. 1929
Description:  AHC. Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, Pennsylvania, c. 1929. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3672, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1918 and retired in September of 1952 after 34 years of faithful service. It's just departed the Kittanning Point Passenger Station at 4:20 with local train #685 on its daily run up the Allegheny Mountains from Altoona to Pittsburgh. Note the semaphore signals.
Photo Date:  9/22/1929  Upload Date: 5/26/2024 6:48:39 AM
Location:  ALTOONA (HORSESHOE C, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3672(4-6-2)
Views:  243   Comments: 0
PRR 3673, K-4S, c. 1956
Title:  PRR 3673, K-4S, c. 1956
Description:  Here is a photo via Rail Photo Service. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3673, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1918 and retired in August of 1956 after 38 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #14 of 36.
Photo Date:  8/15/1956  Upload Date: 7/1/2022 8:05:00 AM
Location:  Morgan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3673(4-6-2)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
PRR 3674, K-4S, c. 1950
Title:  PRR 3674, K-4S, c. 1950
Description:  Here is an original photo by an unidentified photographer of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3674, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1918 and retired in October of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. The date and the location are approximations. Roy Healey Collection; #26 of 40.
Photo Date:  8/15/1950  Upload Date: 3/9/2018 4:19:31 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3674(4-6-2)
Views:  489   Comments: 0
PRR 3674, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 3674, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Here is a photo by William E. Grant that was taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on 28 August 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3674, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1918 and retired in October of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  8/28/1954  Upload Date: 8/3/2024 7:30:13 AM
Location:  Atlantic City, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3674(4-6-2)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
PRR 3674, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 3674, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Chione. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken in Ashland, New Jersey, on 20 August 1955. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3674, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1918 and retired in October of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  8/20/1955  Upload Date: 3/29/2019 2:41:41 AM
Location:  Ashland, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3674(4-6-2)
Views:  568   Comments: 1
PRR 3674, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 3674, K-4S, 1955
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by Fred Kern that was taken in Camden, New Jersey, on 27 August 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3674, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during June of 1918 and retired in October of 1955 after 37 years of faithful service. ("LouisFols"; #11 of 21)
Photo Date:  8/27/1955  Upload Date: 5/29/2020 7:01:25 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3674(4-6-2)
Views:  297   Comments: 0
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 36, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 36, 1976
Description:  Here is page 36 of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Section Caption: "Some Modifications." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3676, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918 and retired in September of 1956 after 38 years of faithful service. Photo Date: "10-3-41"
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/11/2019 8:53:25 AM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3676(4-6-2)
Views:  389   Comments: 0
PRR "Modern Cars And Locomotives: 1926," Page 6
Title:  PRR "Modern Cars And Locomotives: 1926," Page 6
Description:  Here is page six of a 15-page booklet published by the Pennsylvania Railroad entitled "Modern Cars And Locomotives: 1926." Depicted here are PRR engines #3677, #6800, and #3473. Engine #3677 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918 and retired in October of 1948. Engine #6800 is an M-1 (4-8-2) "Mountain" built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in August of 1926 and retired in August of 1955. And engine #3473 is an H-9S (2-8-0) "Consolidated" built in Juniata in July of 1913, renumbered "5396" in 1918, and retired in August of 1952.
Photo Date:  7/1/1926  Upload Date: 6/26/2022 3:50:30 PM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3677(4-6-2) PRR 6800(4-8-2) PRR 3473(2-8-0)
Views:  515   Comments: 0
PRR "Broadway Limited," Pages 4-5, 1927
Title:  PRR "Broadway Limited," Pages 4-5, 1927
Description:  Here are pages four and five of a 47-page booklet by Katherine Woods entitled "The Broadway Limited: 1902-1927." It was issued originally by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1927. Left-Hand Page Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania Station, New York." Right-Hand Page: Prominent here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. Photo taken near Metuchen, New Jersey, c. 1923.
Photo Date:  6/15/1927  Upload Date: 11/1/2022 9:55:02 PM
Location:  New York Penn Sta, NY
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  273   Comments: 0
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1945
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, 1945
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  11/14/1945  Upload Date: 7/21/2022 10:35:11 PM
Location:  East St. Louis, MO
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  368   Comments: 0
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1954
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, 1954
Description:  Here is a photo via Paul W. Prescott that was taken in South Amboy, New Jersey, on 15 May 1954. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in July of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  5/15/1954  Upload Date: 9/26/2022 3:29:12 PM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  376   Comments: 0
PRR 3678, K-4S, c. 1955
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, c. 1955
Description:  Coal Power. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. Produced and distributed by FJC Products of Newport, Delaware.
Photo Date:  7/7/1955  Upload Date: 1/6/2019 12:33:50 AM
Location:  Camden, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  571   Comments: 1
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken in Newark, New Jersey, on 10 July 1956. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in July of 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  7/10/1956  Upload Date: 1/12/2024 12:13:17 AM
Location:  Newark, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  278   Comments: 0
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Kearny, New Jersey, on 31 July 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. ("LouisFols"; #10 of 15)
Photo Date:  7/31/1956  Upload Date: 4/8/2020 9:23:12 AM
Location:  Kearny, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  632   Comments: 0
PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Title:  PRR 3678, K-4S, 1956
Description:  Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide via Al Chione that was taken near Perth Amboy, New Jersey, on 3 August 1956. The photographer is not identified. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3678, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during April of 1918, streamlined in 1941, and retired in 1957 after 39 years of faithful service. ("LouisFols"; #11 of 15)
Photo Date:  8/3/1956  Upload Date: 4/8/2020 9:24:43 AM
Location:  Perth Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3678(4-6-2)
Views:  618   Comments: 0
PRR 3681, K-4S, c. 1946
Title:  PRR 3681, K-4S, c. 1946
Description:  Showalter. Here is a photo showing the front end of Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3681, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during July of 1918 and retired in October of 1950 after 32 years of faithful service. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1946  Upload Date: 3/13/2021 10:07:55 PM
Location:  Winslow, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3681(4-6-2)
Views:  367   Comments: 0
PRR "Story Of A Pacific," Page 45, 1956
Title:  PRR "Story Of A Pacific," Page 45, 1956
Description:  Here is page two of a 15-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "This Is The Story Of A Pacific ~ The World's Greatest." It was published originally in the August 1956 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 45. All of the locomotives pictured here are PRR Class K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" that were built in Juniata. On The Left: #3731 was built in February of 1920 and retired in August of 1952. Second From Left: #3681 was built in July of 1918 and retired in October of 1950. Third & Fourth From Left: Both photos are of #5495, which was built in February of 1928 and retired in April of 1956. Incidentally, the builder's badge depicted here belongs to engine #5495.
Photo Date:  8/1/1956  Upload Date: 6/18/2018 1:25:30 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3731(4-6-2) PRR 3681(4-6-2) PRR 5495(4-6-2)
Views:  955   Comments: 0
"The Glory Of Pennsy Pacifics," Page 22, 1965
Title:  "The Glory Of Pennsy Pacifics," Page 22, 1965
Description:  Here is page two of an eight-page article by Fred Westing entitled "The Great Days Of Steam And The Glory Of Pennsy Pacifics." It was published originally in the March 1965 issue of "Railroad" magazine, page 22. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3751, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata in April of 1920 and retired in November of 1957. Bottom Photo: Shown here (L to R) are PRR engines #3770 and #3684. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacifics" built in Juniata. #3770 was constructed in June of 1920 and retired in November of 1948, while #3684 was built in July of 1918 and retired in May of 1954.
Photo Date:  3/1/1965  Upload Date: 7/17/2016 10:36:33 AM
Location:  Morgan, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3751(4-6-2) PRR 3770(4-6-2) PRR 3684(4-6-2)
Views:  728   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #3726 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #3726 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  Here is an example of the famous K-4s class Pacifics that pulled the troop trains during WWII and passenger trains after the war. 80" drivers and 205 psi boiler pressure made it a fast moving locomotive. Date is approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1946  Upload Date: 8/20/2013 8:59:37 PM
Location:  Canton, OH
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 3726(4-6-2)
Views:  468   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #3726
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #3726
Description:  Another Altoona shops built K4s is this good looking brute in an unknown location. The 80" drivers are tucked in neatly behind the rods and pipes, half obscuring them. According to the Altoona records, this K4s class loco was scrapped in April of 1950. Specs - 80" drivers, 205 psi boiler pressure, 27x28" cylinders, engine weight of 304,500 lb, and tractive effort of 44,460 lb. Date is approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1949  Upload Date: 9/26/2013 9:32:04 AM
Location:  Unknown, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 3726(4-6-2)
Views:  407   Comments: 0
PRR 3743, K-4S, c. 1938
Title:  PRR 3743, K-4S, c. 1938
Description:  Here is the Association of American Railroads' stock photo #575. Caption On Reverse: "Group of 'Pennsy' steam locomotives." Shown here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #3743, #3885, #6915, #3727, and #5385. Engine #3743 is a K-4S built in Juniata in March of 1920 and retired in November of 1948. #3885 is a K-4S built in Altoona in September of 1923 and retired in March of 1954. Engine #6915 is an M-1 built by Baldwin in November of 1926 and retired in April of 1956. #3727 is a K-4S built in Juniata in February of 1920 and retired in August of 1956. Engine #5385 is a K-4S built by Baldwin in June of 1924 and retired in June of 1948. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded. John S. Fisher Collection; #8 of 44. (#9,000)
Photo Date:  8/9/1938  Upload Date: 6/7/2022 6:42:09 AM
Location:  Altoona(Juniata), PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 3743(4-6-2) PRR 3885(4-6-2) PRR 6915(4-8-2) PRR 3727(4-6-2) PRR 5385(4-6-2)
Views:  461   Comments: 0
PRR 3727, K-4S, 1939
Title:  PRR 3727, K-4S, 1939
Description:  Here is a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken near Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on 8 July 1939. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3727, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1920 and retired in August of 1956 after 36 years of faithful service. Gary Mittner Collection.
Photo Date:  7/8/1939  Upload Date: 10/3/2022 8:26:05 AM
Location:  Sunbury, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3727(4-6-2)
Views:  362   Comments: 0
PRR 3731, K-4S, c. 1929
Title:  PRR 3731, K-4S, c. 1929
Description:  Here is a photo by Anthony P. Formanek via Rail Photo Service that was taken near Rahway, New Jersey, c. 1929. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3731, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1920 and retired in August of 1952 after 32 years of faithful service. John S. Fisher Collection; #15 of 36.
Photo Date:  9/22/1929  Upload Date: 7/1/2022 8:08:18 AM
Location:  Rahway, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3731(4-6-2)
Views:  284   Comments: 0
"Trains" Magazine, October 1944
Title:  "Trains" Magazine, October 1944
Description:  Here is a photo taken by Mr. Anthony P. Formanek. It was published originally in the October 1944 issue of "Trains" magazine, pages 22-23. Photo Caption: "A K-4 speeds its train near Rahway, N.J., before electrification of the Pennsy's New York Division." PRR engine #3731 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1920 and retired in August of 1952 after 32 years of faithful service.
Photo Date:  10/1/1944  Upload Date: 9/20/2019 2:30:34 AM
Location:  Rahway, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3731(4-6-2)
Views:  663   Comments: 1
"A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 2, 1976
Title:  "A Picture Study Of The K-4," Page 2, 1976
Description:  Here is page two of a 40-page booklet published by Harry P. Albrecht entitled "A Picture Study Of The K-4." First issued in October 1967, revised in September 1976. Photo Caption: "What could be more 'PENNSY' than a K-4 in the famous Broad Street Station in Philadelphia, Pa.? Here we see engine 3731 about ready to depart with a New York Express sometime in the twenties." Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3731 is a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1920 and retired in August of 1952 after 32 years of faithful service. Note the white "summer" headgear on the traincrew.
Photo Date:  9/22/1976  Upload Date: 4/3/2019 8:14:17 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3731(4-6-2)
Views:  579   Comments: 0
PRR 4-6-2 #3733
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #3733
Description:  Here is a 1920 Altoona Shops built Pacific doing what it did best - heading up a long string of cars - this time freight. F. R. Kern Jr photo. With help from Dave Korhammer (comment below), the location is Frankford Jct. coming off the Delair Bridge route from South Jersey. Date is approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1945  Upload Date: 1/28/2014 9:26:41 AM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 3733(4-6-2)
Views:  870   Comments: 6
"Railroads Of Wilmington," Page 19, 1949
Title:  "Railroads Of Wilmington," Page 19, 1949
Description:  Here is page two of a four-page camera study by R.H. Braun & W.P. Fisher entitled "Railroads Of Wilmington." It was published originally in the September 1949 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 19. Top Photo, Partial Caption: "A proud PRR K-4 Pacific accelerates the Norfolk-bound 'Del-Mar-Va Express' out of Wilmington for the Old Dominion State." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3733, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1920 and retired in April of 1956. Bottom Photo, Partial Caption: "A wide-firebox Consolidation [#1673] brings the Reading's local freight to the Sixth Avenue Yard limit."
Photo Date:  9/1/1949  Upload Date: 4/25/2022 7:48:32 AM
Location:  Wilmington, DE
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3733(4-6-2) RDG 1673(2-8-0)
Views:  351   Comments: 0
PRR 5466, K-4S, c. 1954
Title:  PRR 5466, K-4S, c. 1954
Description:  Mann. Here is a photo by Wm. J. Pontin. Prominent here (R to L) are Pennsylvania Railroad engines #5466 and #3733. Both are K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotives. #5466 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during March of 1927 and retired in August of 1956, while #3733 was constructed in Juniata in February of 1920 and retired in April of 1956. Note the three unidentified Mechanics, hard at work on #3733! The exact date and the location are not recorded. (Gift from Brad Mann.)
Photo Date:  11/14/1954  Upload Date: 4/13/2021 8:01:45 AM
Location:  South Amboy, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  PRR 5466(4-6-2) PRR 3733(4-6-2)
Views:  690   Comments: 0
PRR 3733, K-4S, 1955
Title:  PRR 3733, K-4S, 1955
Description:  SPM. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide (converted to B&W) of a photo by Charles L. Ballard that was taken in Allenhurst, New Jersey, on 6 August 1955. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #3733, a K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" built in Juniata during February of 1920 and retired in April of 1956 after 36 years of faithful service. Published and distributed by Audio-Visual Designs; OGS-23.
Photo Date:  8/6/1955  Upload Date: 12/19/2018 12:25:14 PM
Location:  Allenhurst, NJ
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 3733(4-6-2)
Views:  568   Comments: 1
PRR 4-6-2 #3735
Title:  PRR 4-6-2 #3735
Description:  This is an example of a 1923 Altoona Shops Pacific, still bearing the typical attributes of all of the PRR Pacifics. Date is approximate.
Photo Date:  6/1/1945  Upload Date: 1/28/2014 9:27:06 AM
Location:  Unknown, PA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  PRR 3735(4-6-2)
Views:  453   Comments: 0

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